The void trembled, and a fierce wind swept in all directions.
The Savage Bull King held a spiked mace in both hands, swinging it with immense force towards Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan, fearless, raised his fist and collided with the mace, creating a thunderous explosion.
The Savage Bull King staggered back several meters, blood trickling from his lips.
Simultaneously, Zhou Yan also retreated a few steps, a sweet, metallic taste flooding his throat.
"Hmph, I am the Savage Bull King, how dare you injure me? You're courting death!" The Savage Bull King roared with fury and charged again.
The two figures clashed, erupting in a violent clamor that shook the heavens and earth, as if the sky was falling, striking terror into the hearts of onlookers.
The Savage Bull King was in a frenzy, completely losing control, his sole desire to kill Zhou Yan.
Moreover, the Savage Bull King was exceptionally strong; ordinary martial artists could not contend with him and were instead mercilessly battered.
"I cannot confront him head-on!"
Zhou Yan frowned inwardly. He was only at the peak of the Skin Refining realm, his strength far from its limit.
If this continued, he would be the one to suffer.
Immediately, Zhou Yan shifted his body, evading the Savage Bull King's attack.
Seizing this opportunity, Zhou Yan swiftly drew his bow and arrow, raining a barrage of shots upon the Savage Bull King.
Instantly, a sky full of arrows descended like a tempest.
"Damn it, arrows too!"
The Savage Bull King's pupils contracted in shock and horror.
These arrows were incredibly potent, each as formidable as an iron bolt.
He defended with all his might, yet over a dozen arrows struck him, drawing large splashes of blood.
Enraged, the Savage Bull King let out a sky-rending roar, his aura surging.
A crackling sound echoed from his bones as his entire body expanded, muscles bulging, a ferocious aura emanating from him, chilling to the bone.
His eyes turned blood-red as he fixed them on Zhou Yan, a savage expression on his face, as if he could devour him at any moment.
"You have thoroughly angered me!" the Savage Bull King bellowed.
"Heh, you're finally willing to use your secret technique?" Zhou Yan sneered. "Then I shall wait and see, I hope you don't disappoint me."
The secret technique the Savage Bull King spoke of was a forbidden art that burned one's vital essence to temporarily gain immense power.
Once unleashed, it would deplete one's potential, drastically weakening them, possibly even shortening their lifespan, with a maximum age of twenty.
This was power gained by overdrafting one's potential.
The Savage Bull King had cultivated for fifty years to reach his current strength. If he burned his vital essence, his power would surely plummet, likely only recovering to the peak of the Divine King realm.
And it might leave lasting repercussions.
However, seeing himself toyed with by Zhou Yan, the Savage Bull King was consumed by an uncontrollable rage.
"Die!" the Savage Bull King roared, raising his massive spiked mace and smashing it down upon Zhou Yan with all his might.
At that moment, space itself seemed to distort under the immense pressure, emitting piercing sonic booms.
"What kind of martial art is this? It's terrifying to this degree!"
Sensing the incoming danger, Zhou Yan's expression turned solemn. With nowhere to dodge, he could only brace himself for the impact.
The spiked mace struck Zhou Yan's chest, sending him flying hundreds of meters and crashing through a wall.
He spat out a mouthful of blood, his face ashen. The clothes on his chest were tattered, revealing the shimmering golden Dragon Scale Armor beneath.
Fortunately, he had worn the armor; otherwise, he would have been unable to withstand the Savage Bull King's full-power strike.
"Hiss..."
The Savage Bull King gasped, his eyes widening in astonishment. "Dragon Scale Armor, it's actually Dragon Scale Armor from the dragon race!"
With his vast knowledge, he recognized the preciousness and immeasurable value of the Dragon Scale Armor.
If he could seize this treasure, his combat power would increase significantly!
Without further ado, he swung his spiked mace again, bringing it down upon Zhou Yan with the force of a thousand mountains, the air whistling sharply.
Zhou Yan quickly drew a dagger from his storage ring and, with a fierce swing, severed a crucial part of the spiked mace.
Sparks flew, and the spiked mace clattered to the ground.
Seizing this moment, Zhou Yan leaped and instantly created distance, watching the Savage Bull King warily.
"Scoundrel, you're using my weapon!" The Savage Bull King roared, picking up the mace and charging again. "Boy, give me your life!"
Zhou Yan's heart sank.
He had believed that the Dragon Scale Armor's incredible defense would be enough to withstand the Savage Bull King's fatal blow.
To his surprise, even the Dragon Scale Armor couldn't withstand that spiked mace.
After all, the Savage Bull King was a Martial Master, stronger than him!
"No wonder they warned me to be careful, it's the Savage Bull King!"
Zhou Yan gritted his teeth, his mind racing, contemplating a way to escape.
Suddenly, an idea struck Zhou Yan.
"Savage Bull King, you want the Dragon Scale Armor, don't you? I'll give it to you!"
As he spoke, he abruptly dropped his dagger, his body shuddered, and he shed the armor, revealing his bare torso and a strong, bronze physique.
"This kid, has he gone mad?" The Savage Bull King stopped, staring blankly at Zhou Yan, his face a mask of bewilderment.
He had expected Zhou Yan to resist with all his might, never imagining that Zhou Yan would simply remove his armor and allow himself to be ravaged.
This scene was too bizarre, leaving him utterly confused.
"Savage Bull King, come on, I'll stand here and not run. I'm afraid you can't win." Zhou Yan chuckled, a trace of disdain in his smile.
"Haha, you've given up resisting? Then I'll send you to the underworld!" The Savage Bull King, after a moment of stunned silence, broke into joyous laughter, nearly weeping with excitement.
He had long disliked Zhou Yan, wishing to tear him apart.
Now, he finally had the opportunity to slaughter Zhou Yan at will.
"Savage Bull King, since you're so eager to play, I'll play with you properly!"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan grinned, his gaze turning icy. With a flash, he moved to meet the Savage Bull King head-on.
Zhou Yan's speed was like lightning. In an instant, he was before the Savage Bull King, his fist a projectile, its power earth-shattering and terrifying.
Caught off guard, the Savage Bull King was sent flying, crashing to the ground, spewing large amounts of blood.
Zhou Yan's attack speed was too fast, far beyond what a human could withstand.
"So fast! So strong!" The Savage Bull King wiped the blood from his mouth, his eyes filled with deep apprehension.
He could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within Zhou Yan's attack; a single punch had broken his ribs.
"Savage Bull King, it seems you're not that impressive either." Zhou Yan swept his gaze over the Savage Bull King with contempt.
"You little bastard, do you think I have no trump card?"
The Savage Bull King growled, a potent, malevolent aura erupting from him, as if solidifying and enveloping the surroundings.
This aura was incredibly potent, suffocating.
"This is the Savage Bull King's 'malevolent aura', it can disrupt the enemy's mind and induce hallucinations!"
Zhou Yan's heart grew serious, and he immediately shielded his senses.
This aura had a profound effect on ordinary people, but for cultivators, its impact was far less significant.
"Hmm?"
The Savage Bull King frowned. He had expected this move to kill Zhou Yan, but to his surprise, Zhou Yan was completely unaffected.
Not only that, but he also sensed Zhou Yan's body undergoing a transformation, his physique becoming more solid and powerful, brimming with vigorous energy.
"Boy, what exactly is happening to you?" the Savage Bull King asked, stunned.